6 ways to proactively manage your own health care
Can preventative action help curb the rising cost of health care? It can substantially reduce our own out-of-pocket costs, certainly, and help us live independently longer. Taking ownership of our bodies, health and wellness as a proactive prevention measure has never been more important. Why pay (or suffer?) for something we can prevent? Becoming more […]
Get up & move: technology to break the sedentary cycle
It’s an issue: our older adults are far more sedentary than younger adults, spending 80 percent of their awake time sitting down. Prolonged sitting or watching TV is dangerous, though. Too much of it heavily impacts health, muscle strength and balance, leading to reduced independence and mobility over time. Finding ways to move more often […]
Best Places to Retire in Arizona
Where are some of the best places to retire in Arizona? Choices are abundant, offering incredible, vibrant lifestyles and amenities for older adults that take full advantage of Arizona’s amazing weather, affordable housing and quality of life. The Phoenix Metropolitan area’s West Valley is especially attractive to retirees. You’re just as likely to encounter a […]
I want an independent living retirement community, but does it really matter where I live?
Many talk about retirement lifestyles and the benefits of an independent living retirement community, but deciding where to move can be difficult. Is independent living the right choice? What is it actually like to live at the communities you’re considering? How does the lifestyle at a Life Plan community (also called a Continuing Care Retirement […]
The Mental Age Test & Why It Matters
Taking a mental age test can be fun, but its true importance is cloaked behind the entertainment value: for anyone age fifty and above, a youthful mental age can signify an active adult who’s involved in life. This is a good thing, not only for bragging rights on Facebook. It can be a symbol you’re […]
How the Arizona Retirement Lifestyle has Evolved
“We’ve come a long way, baby,” croons Loretta Lynn in her 1979 hit single (and album!) of the same name. Maybe she was referring to a relationship in that fabulous song, but the same thought certainly applies to a multitude of things today… including Arizona retirement lifestyles. Loretta is on our mind because of her […]
How to Create a Safer Home for Seniors Aging in Place
Home safety requires proactive thinking I have a neighbor named Jack. His wife passed away in 1994 from breast cancer and his two daughters live far away, so I’m a caregiver of sorts, checking in on him daily just to be sure he’s okay. He’s 92 years old now, and becoming more frail and […]
Finding Purpose in Retirement
Ahh, retirement. Hours of time to do… what? You’ve dreamed of it for years, just waiting for time to do whatever struck your fancy. But now that it’s looming on the horizon or actually here, you find yourself at a loss. How do I make my retirement purposeful when there’s nothing on the calendar? Without […]
Maximizing Your Independence: Tips to Avoid Assisted Living
No one spends their childhood dreaming of the day they can move into assisted living – we expect to remain independent and healthy long into our golden years. But as we begin to see our parents or friends needing the support available in an assisted living residence, it’s natural to wonder how to avoid that […]
How Retirees Can Strengthen Relationships with Adult Children
You’ve been a parent, maybe even promoted to grandparent (the best type of promotion). As you watch your children deal with family, career and aging issues themselves, they probably will be able to relate to you now more than at any other point in their lives. While the job of parenting is never done, your […]
